Sunny Hall, 14 Mamuszki Avenue, Sopot
A festival does not begin on stage. It begins much earlier, with ideas, decisions and conversations that eventually become music.
This conversation with the Festival’s Artistic Director will focus on this year's edition, its central theme, and the process of creating a programme that combines classical music with storytelling and imagination.
The discussion will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the festival, from the first ideas and repertoire choices to the final shape of the concerts presented to audiences. It is also an opportunity to explore how music can tell stories and create compelling artistic worlds.
FREE ADMISSION upon registration via evenea.pl. Seating is limited.
Sunny Hall, 14 Mamuszki Avenue, Sopot
Image and sound meet in real time, without a pre-written script.This conversation with Maciej Zakrzewski will explore the art of improvisation and the creation of live music for silent films. The artist will discuss a process in which music develops alongside the film, responding to its rhythm, emotions and narrative.
The discussion will also focus on the role of the musician as a creator working in the moment, building tension and drama through sound alone. The meeting serves as an introduction to the evening screening of Safety Last!, accompanied by a live improvised score.
FREE ADMISSION upon registration via evenea.pl. Seating is limited
Sunny Hall, 14 Mamuszki Avenue, Sopot
Behind every concert lies a process that audiences rarely see, from daily practice to the interpretative decisions made during preparation.
This conversation with Agata Szymczewska, acclaimed violinist and soloist of Alpine Adventure, will focus on her artistic journey, stage experience and work on the festival repertoire.
The discussion will also explore preparations for the concert and approaches to interpreting large-scale musical works, where the role of the soloist becomes part of a broader musical narrative. It is an opportunity to discover the creative process that ultimately leads to a performance on stage.
FREE ADMISSION upon registration via evenea.pl. Seating is limited.
08.00 pm. | Forest Opera I Sopot
Programme:
Karol Szymanowski – Harnasie op.55 /selection/
Nigel Kennedy – I violin concerto „Für Ludwig Van” /POLISH PREMIERE/
Mieczysław Karłowicz – The Eternal Songs op.10
Wojciech Kilar – Krzesany
Sounds of Mountains is the first concert of 14th NDI Sopot Classic, which will be attended by phenomenal British violinist Nigel Kennedy, Trebunie Tutki band, and the Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra of Sopot conducted by Maestro Paweł Przytocki. The programme includes mutually corresponding compositions of: Karol Szymanowski inspired by mountain folklore, Mieczysław Karłowicz, a composer and mountaineer, and Wojciech Kilar, for whom Polish mountains constituted a great inspiration. The first festival event will be a great compliment to Zakopane, which is a partner city of Sopot.
08.00 pm. | Forest Opera I Sopot LASY
Programme:
pieces from mountainous regions of Europe, including: : Valleys, valleys (Polish traditional), Chase from the movie Bastard (Lorenc), Hutulca din Brodina (traditional Romanian), Ederlezi (traditional Romani), Longa Shahnaz and Hijaz Mandira (Turkish traditional), In my garden, Two Hearts Four Eyes.
In my garden is the performance of ethnical group Etnos Ensamble with the Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra of Sopot. The programme of the concert will include compositions coming from highland regions of Europe, including, without limitation: “Doliny, doliny”, a traditional song of the Beskid Śląski mountains, works of Michał Lorenc from the film entitled “Bandyta”, which was shot in the Bieszczady mountains, and a traditional Romanian melody.
08.00 pm. | Church of St. Blessed Virgin Mary Star of the Sea in Sopot
Programme:
André Campra – Cantata Le Lis et de la rose
André Campra – Cantata Le Papillon
Giovanni Antonio Guido - Scherzi armonici sopra le quattro staggioni dell'anno op. 3
During the concert of French Four seasons, music lovers will listen to {Oh!} the Orchestra and Hannah Morrison, an excellent sopranist of Icelandic and Scottish origin. The programme of the concert will include, among others, French compositions: Four seasons of Antonio Guido and Le Lis et la Rose cantata of André Campry. The event will take place in the historic St Mary Star of the Sea Church in Sopot, whose acoustics will guarantee unique artistic experience.
08.00 pm. | Forest Opera I Sopot
Artists:
Compagnie François Mauduit
(with the participation of world-class dancers from L'Opera de Paris, La Scala de Milan, Bejart Ballet, New English Ballet Theater)
François Mauduit_choreography, staging
Polish Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Sopot
Szymon Morus_conductor, music director
Programme:
Georges Bizet - Carmen Suite nr 1&2, L'Arlesienne Suite nr 1&2, Ouverture in A,
Symphony nr 1 C-dur /selection/
Carmen ballet night. An excellent dancer anchored in his times will present a really modern style based on his classical and modern practice. Of talent and hard work, the Dancer is born. Of the meeting and cooperation with Maurice Béjart, the Choreographer is born. A golden medallist of many international competitions. A graduate of Conservatoire National Supérieur de danse de Paris and the famous School of Dance, i.e. OPERA DE PARIS, a former soloist of the legendary ballet of Maurice Béjart, will present CARMEN of our times! Francoi Mauduit, playing the cards of genders and desires, would like to express the complexity of feelings and emotions in his adaptation. Through refined choreography and assertive theatricality, he spins a tale where women and men debunk stereotypes and love appears as a rebellious bird! Carmen, a woman whose dance hypnotises, desires freedom and dreams about an escape with Don José. This absorbing story laced with passion is enhanced with music of George Bizen, an author of one of immortal and most frequently performed masterpieces in the history of opera. Everything in the beautiful environment of the Forest Opera in Sopot, as an announcement of an unforgettable night.
